Bathurst News And Beyond, The city was founded in 1815 and named for Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst, then secretary for war and the colonies, and it is the oldest settlement west of the Great Dividing Range. Let the Bathurst region surprise you, with a bustling food and wine scene, fascinating heritage attractions, amazing natural wonders and charming rural villages. This rivalry spawned Australia's most famous muscle cars, reverentially known as "Bathurst Specials". Bathurst (/ ˈbæθɜːrst / BATH-erst, locally /ˈbæθəst/ BATH-əst) is a city in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. Bathurst (/ ˈbæθɜːrst / BATH-erst, locally /ˈbæθəst/ BATH-əst) is a city in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. It was during this period that the famous Holden–Ford– Chrysler rivalry originated. On the banks of the Macquarie River in the Central Tablelands of NSW, the vibrant regional centre of Bathurst is rich in history and tales of the gold rush. Discover heritage sites, outdoor activities, iconic attractions like Mount Panorama and events. Bathurst is about 200 kilometres (120 mi) west-northwest of Sydney and is the seat of the Bathurst Regional Council. . dota, 4b, vhi2dp, z32ck, 46yn, 5yt5, xmh, 4tci, 0wjb, qnws0,